The request seem far from silly to me! It looks like most walkers are proud
of their running times and have some impressive times at that! Mantis
-----Original Message-----
From: Ed & Dana Parrot <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Saturday, December 23, 2000 4:08 AM
Subject: Re: t-and-f: walkers 10k times
>> Sean asked:
>> > Would it be possible for the walkers on the list to
>> > post their 10k (running ) prs. Also their 1/2
>> > Marathon, and Marathon times.
>> > Might open a few eyes.
>
>This is a silly request. How about we hear about the walking times for
>elite marathon and 10K runners? They are different events, not to mention
>the fact that if an athlete has chosen to focus on walking, he/she will not
>achive as much in running events and vice versa.
>
>If you don't like walking, ignore the posts on walking.
>
>If you really think about it, the 75 meter dash is the only pure track
>event. That's about how long it takes to get up to full speed. The only
>other event that comes close would be a 24-hour run - run as far as you can
>in the most meaningful time period there is.
>
>All the other events are "artificial" to one degree or another. Yes, there
>are problems with the way walking is conducted, but if there were easy
>answers, the problems would be solved already. How about we scrap the pole
>vault and high jump because you can get credit for clearing a height when
>you hit the bar, it stays on and you don't actually clear that high
(happens
>all the time)? Let's bag the sprints because there is no uncontroversial
>way to gauge whether someone is reacting or guessing at the start.
>
>There are plenty of "stupid" events in track and field besides walking, but
>some of us fans love them all despite their problems.
>
>- Ed Parrot
>
